A record of the renovation work on the Bellhaven cafe, Wishaw, Lanarkshire, between 1948 to 1955; shows the work of masons, joiners, glaziers and the Cocozza family on the new Cafe, and the interest o...
Various scenes of the village of Colinton from the early 1940s through to the mid 1950s.
Comprehensive history of the burgh of Ayr, including footage of buildings of historical interest.
A look at the social and economic changes in Scotland during the 1950s, after the upheaval of the war. From the restoration of Iona Abbey to the development of new industries.
Amateur footage of people in Glasgow's Botanic Gardens, traffic on Great Western Road and street scenes in the city.
Surrealistic view of the "Honeymoon couple", interrupted by salesmen, consumer goods, jealousy, anger and infidelity. [Award winner in the 1957 Scottish Amateur Film Festival.]
An amateur film made about amateur film-makers. A new member is introduced to the work of the Aberdeen and District Cine Club.
Television documentary from the mid 1960s about the redevelopment of Dundee: new houses, destruction of slums, the building of the Tay Road Bridge, growth of shops and industry.
A young girl works cleaning the kitchen floor of a house. When she has finished she tosses the soap and cloth into the sink, which is full of water. The cook tells her, gently, that the soap will wast...
One of a series of 20 films made for Babcock and Wilcox (Steam) Ltd. between 1954 and 1961, it features the Babcock and Wilcox tower crane involved in building the new sports stadium, Crystal Palace, ...
Records a trip to South Africa made by Nat and Nettie McGavin. Includes places such as Port Elizabeth, Cape Town, Sea Point, Pretoria, the Vaal River, Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) and the Victori...
A tour of the principal centres in Scotland for road and rail networks - Stirling, Perth, Dundee, Aberdeen and Inverness.
Trip from Oban to Staffa and Iona, visiting the tourist sites. [Accompanied by voiceover and classical music]
Amateur footage of the Erskine ferry and slipways after ceasing operation after the opening of the new Erskine Bridge.
Jeannie and Mattie are accepted for a seaside holiday camp. One of a series of fund-raising films produced in aid of the Necessitous Children's Holiday Camp Fund.
Views of Benmore House and Estate, gifted by H.G. Younger as a forestry and botany demonstration area with some of the activities given to forestry trainees.
Mr. Anestis, an old coachman, doesn’t want to change professions, even though cars now rule the road. He lives together with an orphan girl, Annoula, who was the beloved of a boy named Nikos, who ha...
Amateur footage of the buildings and grounds of Dunfermline College of Physical Education at Cramond, Edinburgh.
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Mary is in love with a young farmer, who goes abroad to earn money. During his absence, Mary's family is assailed by disease and poverty. Since she has not heard from her beloved for a long time, she ...
SPCA inspects farm and transport of livestock, and shows the care of both working animals and pets. Also outlines SPCA's role in rehoming animals, and in educating children about pet care.
A documentary, narrated and directed by Sean Connery, on the turbulent industrial relations of the workforce of Fairfield's shipyard on the Clyde during the mid 1960s.
TV documentary about Chinese families living and working in Glasgow and Edinburgh, the problems they face in terms of housing, education, work and community relations, and the provisions in place to a...